According to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, research has shown that “more than 80% of people feel that they do not have complete control over their data online”.

That’s not a surprising statistic considering the growing use and reliance on technology and digital information in the workplace and home.

Unfortunately, cyber threats and data breaches are increasing too. According to the Ponemon Institute’s 2017 Cost of Data Breach Study: Global Overview, the odds of experiencing a data breach are now as high as 1 in 4.

Stay up-to-date with privacy laws. One of the newest is the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which strengthens data protection for citizens who live in EU countries and applies to organisations around the world

Set a screen password or PIN for every mobile device. Any lost device without a screen lock is unprotected.

Don’t use easy-to-guess PIN numbers or passwords. Strong passwords avoid patterns and are long. A password manager can help.